To talk about trees 

Outside our window,

the cedar of Lebanon blesses us.

Strong, steady sure

rooted deep, standing tall

each branch a blessing

To talk about trees is to remember

Judith

link to margareta

to find Margie on the river

in soft summer light

to mourn the magnificent redwood 

that graced Peg’s home

the doug firs downed

for progress

Everyday a conversation

Everyday moving toward light

Everyday now 

quiet

Embracing our becoming

As we go through 

this cataclysm

together

I wear the color of flame today

deep oranges and red

Outside

the light is soft

morning comfort

as she shelters 

our beloved home

Meg McHutchison

Meg McHutchison is a poet and interdiscplinary artist living in Portland, Oregon. For information, visit www.megmchutchison.com.